Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Charlotte Hornets 104-109 without LeBron James and Joel Embiid, as reported, relying on 38 points from Tyrese Maxey to overcome a late fourth-quarter deficit.
Sixers Overcome Star Absences in Charlotte
The Philadelphia 76ers rested LeBron James due to his recurring sciatica and Joel Embiid for the second night of a back-to-back. Despite missing two of their stars, the team secured a 104-109 victory against the Charlotte Hornets on the strength of Tyrese Maxey’s 38-point performance. Jaylen Brown also played through a questionable designation to finish with 16 points.
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Winning in Charlotte required a late surge after Philadelphia fell behind 94-101 with 3:41 remaining in the game. Anfernee Simmons and Maxey sparked a decisive 0-13 run, while VJ Edgecombe hit a crucial three-pointer to seal the win against a stalling Hornets defense. Grayson Allen paced Charlotte with 27 points, shooting 7/10 from beyond the arc.
Cavaliers Dominate Paint Against Milwaukee
In other action, the Cleveland Cavaliers controlled the interior to defeat the Milwaukee Bucks 111-136. Evan Mobley scored 27 points, and Jarrett Allen added 25 points along with 11 rebounds. Mario Hezonja contributed eight points, 11 rebounds, and four assists in 20 minutes.
Elsewhere, the New Orleans Pelicans rolled past the Atlanta Hawks 121-99 behind 25 points from reserve Saddiq Bay. The Portland Trail Blazers secured a 90-112 road win in Utah, powered by 24 points from Deni Avdija and 22 points from Damian Lillard.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Matchups
Why did LeBron James and Joel Embiid miss the game against Charlotte?
Philadelphia rested LeBron James due to his recurring sciatica issue, while Joel Embiid sat out the second night of a back-to-back schedule.
How many three-pointers did Grayson Allen make against Philadelphia?
Grayson Allen connected on 7 of his 10 three-point attempts, finishing the night with 27 total points for the Hornets.
What were the standout statistical performances in the Cavaliers-Bucks game?
Evan Mobley led Cleveland with 27 points, Jarrett Allen posted 25 points and 11 rebounds, and Mario Hezonja recorded eight points, 11 rebounds, and four assists.
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